Adding Crochet to Fabric

A question that came out of this month's Q&A was how to add crochet to an existing fabric, for example if you wanted to add a crochet border onto an item like a blanket or a tea towel, or if you wanted to add a fabric backing to a crochet cushion panel.
This is a lovely technique and is so much easier to do than you would expect. You can use it to decorate pretty much anything - you could add a crochet border to the cuff of a sleeve or a crochet collar to a sweater. You could even add a crochet detail to your favourite pair of jeans or use it to cover a hole in something! Whatever you decide I hope you will find this video useful and have some fun! Goodness knows we all need a bit of fun at the moment!
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[@mrsrjobyrne]

Thank you so much! The chain stitch is so much nicer than the mattress stitch, and this is the only example I’ve found.

[@tseduco]

Thanks ....but how do you start this chain on fabric?

[@janephillips3970]

I was wondering the same thing. I did find an example of it on CutesyCraft’s channel of starting the chain stitch.

[@evelynliemuoh8108]

Exactly my question because she started before teaching

[@barbf8628]

Look at an embroidery video, for beginners.Poke the needle through from the back. Poke it back through but leave a loop. Poke it through at the end of the loop and start a new loop.

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

It's an embroidered chain. It's made with a needle.

[@danathorn1992]

@MariaMartinez-researcher She asked how to start the chain stitch on the fabric, not what kind of stitch it is.

[@Linda-mp8co]

Thank you for making this video, very easy to follow and just what I was looking for.

[@painteroflove]

I have been wanting a video like this FOREVER! I'm soooo glad I found this, THANK YOU !!!

[@mollyclosner1585]

Thank you for sharing!
This will work perfect for a simple flannel baby blanket for my soon to be granddaughter ❤

[@seemuday]

Thank you for comparing both the techniques- helps a lot

[@GioLester]

Thank you, Janie! I want to finish a t-shirt. I will actually use the chain stitch to sew the hem on and start a skirt from there. 💫

[@kay9614]

Thank you! I knew about crocheting into a blanket stitch, but never liked the little 'legs' it leaves on the fabric. Never thought to use a sewing chain stitch, but it makes so much sense! I imagine the chain stitch attachment style might be a little bit sturdier too, given that the tighter spacing gives you more points of contact?

[@polyv4222]

I wanted to attach granny squares to a pair of jeans I have and was breaking my head trying to find a solution that looked pretty, thank you so much for the video. This guide helped me solve the issue

[@janiecrow8472]

Oh that sounds lovely! Glad it was of use to you x

[@stonecrestquilt]

I have recently started serging around the edge, folding the fabric under and crocheting into the serged stitches. It’s much faster

[@krystalwright491]

So pretty I love the chain stitch idea better than the blanket stitch

[@romystumpy1197]

I agree,seems tidier and more secure

[@Ducky0696]

I wanted to patch a pair of pants with crochet but other methods invove sewing machines or fabric glue which I am not a fan of, SO HAPPY to have found this video it looks exactly how I need my patch to look to look nice :) thank you for posting!

[@janiecrow8472]

Oh this sounds amazing! Good luck!

[@lisal8870]

Thanks for the video, I have been meaning to learn how to edge fabric. Great information

[@vittoriaconn958]

3:19 For viewers in the US, this is what we call a half-double, rather than a "double" crochet.

[@danathorn1992]

No, it's a SINGLE crochet in U.S. (double crochet in the UK)

[@donnam4]

Thank you for short right to the point video 👍🌷

[@user-hl5vu8yv2i]

I love the way you teach is clear

[@annelicallandor2778]

Thank you so much for this! ❤ exactly what I needed! 😊

[@tammymcdanielrowland1581]

This was such a great informative video. thank you so much! it is really going to help me in my work.

[@marifergomez7408]

Great video ! I would just like to see how you started them
Thank you !

[@LoveReikiEnergy]

Me to

[@MarlenePlichta]

Thank you for all your hints and instructio video's.

[@jenjenny79]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@vedavatiudupa]

A very good technique to add a lace to the dress. Thank you so mich🙏

[@patriciateeters5565]

Thanks, Janie. Loved your video. So helpful. I am wanting to extend the length of a t-shirt and this is perfect. 🙂

[@UnePamme]

I loved it & am using the blanket stich technique but would like to know the pattern for the other side , ie th whole as u did, if u please share ❣️

[@bonniekonjevich7574]

This worked well with a purchased buttonless light weight long thinly
knitted cardigan to give weight and decoration to the lapels.🙂

[@annieoannie]

Cute ideas!

[@shainaariane4334]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial!

[@dazydook4099]

This is very pretty. You are giving me ideas. Thanks

[@shollarose7158]

Thank you. I found this video very useful.

[@janesnow6044]

Exzellent, thank you so much. This video saved my project 🙏🏼

[@aeriellewis2080]

Thank you for this, all the other videos use some type of tool that i dont have and your video uses what i already have.

[@janiecrow8472]

Oh that's good to hear! Nothing too fancy needed for this!

[@HandiworksbyClyne]

Thank you. So beautiful. GOD bless and take care.

[@tammyreed5855]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@janiecrow8472]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chandipalihakkara279]

Thank you for both the techniques. God bless!

[@Cetoniinae]

This was really helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@pchaplin8158]

Excellent tutorial thanks so much for your video.

[@1englishfunzone]

How do you start the chain stitch? I see how to do it once it's started, but not the beginning stitch.

[@sarahallison2697]

Excellent video ......I'm now going to give it a try - thanks Janie :)

[@danathorn1992]

Thanks for this great video!!

[@janiecrow8472]

My pleasure!

[@shelbyrheascreations5495]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been crocheting for years and just learning and trying to add sewing and fabric to my work

[@evelainesamela4396]

Thank you for sharing, will use it to make my dress longer as it is too short for my taste. Please let me know the pattern you used, it’s so pretty! Xx

[@pattyrdh1987]

How would you continue around the corners with the chain stitch? How would you crochet multiple squares together that have the chain stitch base? Thanks Trying to do this with quilt squares. Great video 😊

[@mcdaniellynda]

Thank you so much!

[@michellenash6802]

Thank you so much!! Soooooo helpful!!

[@catherinefromfrance3588]

Thanks

[@barbarawilson834]

You make a lovely chain stitch. Would you suggest making the chain stitch on the right side or the wrong side of a tea towel I want to crochet an edge on?

[@petrawehle5708]

Thank you! Mystery solved :-).

[@kipperlane8959]

Beautiful work!👌

[@marcialacher3195]

How do you do that particular border please? Thanks v

[@carpediem.9]

Very useful thank you :)

[@jane5786]

soo helpful thank u so much!

[@huongnguyen-um9ud]

What is the simple edging pattern you're using? Very pretty.

[@julianederlk5165]

How did you do the square edging? Is there a pattern somewhere?

[@maryjohnking5869]

Thank you! By any chance, have you ever made bowl covers from Victorian times? Doilies with weighted beads? Thank you again did the teaching. Shalom

[@vanessafield3244]

If I were to use chain stitch with bulky acrylic yarn (weight 5-6) could it damage the fabric? (I’m trying to connect a hoodie sweater to my crochet project, and I’d like it to withstand a washing machine/dryer)

[@LisaEllenPearce]

How do you connect what you have just done to a similar piece of fabric to make a quilt? Either by the chain or blanket stitch method.

[@cheryldebeer1090]

If I was to do two fabrics together would you zig zag the edges together first

[@user-li2cb6ws1t]

How did you start your chain stitch to the fabric

[@jwoods7one]

Can you tell me the name of the crochet stitch you used that created that pattern? I'm brand new to crochet and think its really beautiful

[@luwandaartrelle4250]

What kind of yarn are you using? Is a 3 weight yarn or less

[@satsumamoon]

I am a sewer and theres nothing wrong with your tutorial -except that the selvedge should be cut off and not used as a convenient ready-bound edge.

[@colleenmisner454]

How do you initially start the chain stitch

[@monnysillva7038]

👍

[@eppitude]

Thank you, this is really helpful!

[@deyaeliza]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you

[@carolbrown4378]

Thanks